(AP) — “The Wolverine” clawed his way to the top of the weekend box office.

The Fox film starring Hugh Jackman as the clawed mutant superhero debuted in first place with $53.1 million in ticket sales at North American theaters.

Last week’s top movie, the Warner Bros. horror “The Conjuring,” dropped to second place with $22.2 million, followed by two animated pictures.

Universal’s “Despicable Me 2” hung onto third place, adding $16.4 million to its domestic take, which is now at $306.8 million. Fox’s animated snail-racing adventure “Turbo” was in fourth with $13.7 million.

Adam Sandler’s “Grown Ups 2” claimed the fifth spot, earning $11.6 million over the weekend.

The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by Hollywood.com, are:

1. “The Wolverine,” Fox, $53,113,752, 3,924 locations, $13,536 average, $53,113,752, one week.

2. “The Conjuring,” Warner Bros., $22,208,389, 3,022 locations, $7,349 average, $83,945,017, two weeks.

3. “Despicable Me 2,” Universal, $16,424,135, 3,476 locations, $4,725 average, $306,812,720, four weeks.

4. “Turbo,” Fox, $13,740,247, 3,809 locations, $3,607 average, $56,183,245, two weeks.

5. “Grown Ups 2,” Sony/Columbia, $11,600,811, 3,258 locations, $3,561 average, $101,764,582, three weeks.

6. “Red 2,” Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment, $9,337,197, 3,016 locations, $3,096 average, $35,011,553, two weeks.

7. “Pacific Rim,” Warner Bros., $7,703,461, 2,602 locations, $2,961 average, $84,189,565, three weeks.

8. “The Heat,” Fox, $6,914,664, 2,384 locations, $2,900 average, $141,309,408, five weeks.

9. “R.I.P.D.,” Universal, $6,070,525, 2,850 locations, $2,130 average, $24,565,505, two weeks.

10. “Fruitvale Station,” Weinstein Co., $4,590,219, 1,064 locations, $4,314 average, $6,272,535, three weeks.

11. “The Way, Way Back,” Fox Searchlight, $3,445,814, 886 locations, $3,889 average, $9,077,255, four weeks.

12. “Monsters University,” Disney, $2,854,838, 1,470 locations, $1,942 average, $255,467,026, six weeks.

13. “World War Z,” Paramount, $2,800,685, 1,440 locations, $1,945 average, $192,660,231, six weeks.

14. “The Lone Ranger,” Disney, $1,684,417, 1,267 locations, $1,329 average, $85,321,430, four weeks.

15. “The To-Do List,” CBS Films, $1,579,402, 591 locations, $2,672 average, $1,579,402, one week.

16. “White House Down,” Sony/Columbia, $913,848, 676 locations, $1,352 average, $70,638,617, five weeks.

17. “Man of Steel,” Warner Bros., $749,233, 501 locations, $1,495 average, $286,807,505, seven weeks.

18. “Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain,” Summit Entertainment/Codeblack Entertainment, $728,502, 498 locations, $1,463 average, $31,481,432, four weeks.

19. “Blue Jasmine,” Sony Pictures Classics, $612,064, 6 locations, $102,011 average, $612,064, one week.

20. “This Is the End,” Sony/Columbia, $503,525, 270 locations, $1,865 average, $95,617,810, seven weeks.

(AP) — CBS Corp. President Les Moonves says the “social experiment” that is CBS’ “Big Brother” included appalling behavior this season but the network has responded appropriately.

Some contestants have been caught on the reality show’s 24-hour-a-day Internet feed making boorish and racially insensitive remarks, and some were aired on one of the show’s TV episodes.

Moonves said Monday that the incidents unfortunately reflect how certain Americans feel.

CBS responded with an on-screen disclaimer saying the network didn’t condone or share the contestants’ views.

The executive has a unique connection to the series: His wife, Julie Chen, is the host, and Moonves says he makes a point of watching each episode.

Auditions for the first production of the 2013/3014 NPCP Season will be held Monday August 5 and Tuesday August 6 from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Patty Birge Room at the Playhouse.

Actor Robert Horton (“Wagon Train”) is 89
Actor Robert Fuller (“Laramie,” ”Emergency!”) is 80
Actor David Warner (“Titanic”) is 72
Keyboardist Neal Doughty of REO Speedwagon is 67
Singer-bassist Geddy Lee of Rush is 60
Documentary maker Ken Burns is 60
TV personality Tim Gunn (“Project Runway”) is 60
Singer Patti Scialfa with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band is 60
Actress Alexandra Paul (“Baywatch”) is 50
Country singer Martina McBride is 47
Drummer Chris Gorman (Belly) is 46
Actor Tim Omundson (“Psych”) is 44
Actor Wil Wheaton is 41
Singer Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men is 40
Actor Stephen Dorff is 40
Country singer James Otto is 40
Actor Josh Radnor (“How I Met Your Mother”) is 39
Musician Danger Mouse of Gnarls Barkley is 36
Actress Allison Mack (“Smallville”) is 31.

On July 29th, 1957, Jack Paar made his debut as host of NBC’s “Tonight” show.

In 1959, the Isley Brothers recorded “Shout.”

In 1965, The Beatles’ second film, “Help,” had its royal premiere at London’s Pavillion Theatre.

In 1966, Bob Dylan was involved in a motorcycle accident near Woodstock, New York. He suffered critical injuries and took months to recover.

In 1973, Led Zeppelin’s safe deposit box at The Drake Hotel in New York was robbed. The band lost $180,000 in concert receipts from two shows at Madison Square Garden.

In 1974, Mama Cass Elliott was found dead in London. It was rumored that the former Mamas and Papas lead singer choked on a ham sandwich, but a coroner ruled she had suffered a heart attack. She was 30.

In 1987, Ben and Jerry’s began selling Cherry Garcia ice cream, in honor of Grateful Dead singer-guitarist Jerry Garcia.

In 1996, actor Martin Lawrence was arrested at the airport in Burbank, California, after police found a loaded handgun in a suitcase he was taking on a flight to Phoenix.

In 2000, actor Brad Pitt married actress Jennifer Aniston in Malibu, California. They separated after four and a half years of marriage.

In 2006, actress Pamela Anderson and musician Kid Rock were married in St. Tropez, France. They both filed for divorce four months later.

(AP) — The history of Fort Atkinson will be the focus of a Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park next weekend.

There will be military drills and hands-on activities with the civilian interpreters.

Programs at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday will focus on the plants and animals that the Lewis and Clark expedition documented and what’s being done to restore wildlife habitats of the river valley.

Fort Atkinson sits seven blocks east of U.S. Highway 75 near Fort Calhoun in eastern Nebraska. A park entry permit is required and may be purchased at the park.

Contact the park for more information at 402-468-5611 or [email protected].

(AP) — A publicist who worked with nationally syndicated radio and TV personality David “Kidd” Kraddick says Kraddick has died at a charity golf event in greater New Orleans. He was 53.

Ladd Biro of the public relations firm Champion Management told The Associated Press that Kraddick died Saturday at a tournament organized to raise money for his Kidd’s Kids charity.

“He died doing what he loved,” Biro says.

No cause of death was immediately given.

Biro says the “Kidd Kraddick in the Morning” show is syndicated by YEA Networks and heard on more than 75 radio stations. The show’s cast is seen weeknights on nationally syndicated TV show “Dish Nation.”

YeaNetworks said in a statement that the show’s crew is “heartbroken over the loss of our dear friend and leader.”

(AP) — Fishing, kayaking, shooting and cooking will be among the skills taught during a weekend of family camping fun.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says the Becoming an Outdoors-Family camp will be held Aug. 9-11 at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area near Kearney.

For more information or to register, contact Christy Christiansen at 402-471-5547 or [email protected].

(AP) — How the brain works is the focus of the Aug. 6 Omaha Science Café.

Dr. Sanjay Singh will discuss telepathy, memory and other aspects of the brain. He is chairman and professor of the Department of Neurology at Creighton University School of Medicine and medical director of neurosciences at Creighton University Medical Center.

In 2009 Singh gave a similar presentation, and Science Cafe organizers say his presentation on Aug. 6 will pick up where the first one left off.

The Science Cafe is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St., in Omaha.

Go to www.unmc.edu/sciencecafe for more information about Science Cafes.

Actress Marjorie Lord (“Make Room For Daddy”) is 95
Actor James Best (“The Dukes of Hazzard”) is 87
Singer Darlene Love is 72
Singer Brenton Wood is 72
Singer Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones is 70
Actress Helen Mirren is 68
Drummer Roger Taylor of Queen is 64
Actress Susan George is 63
Actor Kevin Spacey is 54
Singer Gary Cherone (Extreme, Van Halen) is 52
Actress Sandra Bullock is 49
Singer Jim Lindberg of Pennywise is 48
Actor Jeremy Piven is 48
Singer Wayne Wonder is 47
Actor Cress Williams (“Close to Home”) is 43
Host Chris Harrison of “The Bachelor” is 42
Actress Kate Beckinsale (“The Aviator,” ”Pearl Harbor”) is 40
Drummer Dan Konopka of OK Go is 39.